Noun | Drinking
Encyclopedia of British Slang
BEVVY
Noun | Neutral | Drinking
BEVVY Pronunciation: /’b?-vi/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Neutral Category: Drinking
Definition
Bevvy means an alcoholic drink or drinking session.
Usage
Fancy a bevvy?
Going out for a few bevvies.
Cultural Role
Core to pub vocabulary.
Friendly and inviting.
Assessment
High-frequency social slang.
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